David Berthy Posts

"Soul Sister" was a group favorite on my recent vacation, and it's easy to see why. The song is from the 1972 album Life, Love, and Faith, but it harkens back to the sixties New Orleans R&B sound that the legendary Toussaint largely created in his roles as A&R man, producer, and composer. There's plenty to love here--the backup vocals, the lyrics, the sheer infectiousness--but ultimately, for me, it's the song's unabashed confidence in its own celebration that wins out. We did a lot of driving on the trip, and every time this song would come on, everyone got noticeably happier.

Allen Toussaint, "Soul Sister"